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{{Short description|CDP in Santa Cruz County, Arizona}}
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'''Rio Rico''' is an [[unincorporated community]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Santa Cruz County, Arizona|Santa Cruz County]], [[Arizona]], United States.<ref name="gnis">{{gnis|36810|Rio Rico Census Designated Place}}</ref> The population was 18,962 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The Rio Rico CDP replaced the former CDP's of '''Rio Rico Northwest''',<ref>{{gnis|2409178|Rio Rico Northwest Census Designated Place (historical)}}</ref> '''Rio Rico Northeast''',<ref>{{gnis|2409177|Rio Rico Northeast Census Designated Place (historical)}}</ref> '''Rio Rico Southwest''',<ref>{{gnis|2409180|Rio Rico Northwest Census Designated Place (historical)}}</ref> and '''Rio Rico Southeast'''.<ref>{{gnis|2409179|Rio Rico Southeast Census Designated Place (historical)}}</ref>
'''Rio Rico''' is an [[unincorporated community]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Santa Cruz County, Arizona|Santa Cruz County]], [[Arizona]], United States.<ref name="gnis">{{gnis|36810|Rio Rico Census Designated Place}}</ref> The population was 18,962 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The Rio Rico CDP replaced the former CDPs of '''Rio Rico Northwest''',<ref>{{gnis|2409178|Rio Rico Northwest Census Designated Place (historical)}}</ref> '''Rio Rico Northeast''',<ref>{{gnis|2409177|Rio Rico Northeast Census Designated Place (historical)}}</ref> '''Rio Rico Southwest''',<ref>{{gnis|2409180|Rio Rico Northwest Census Designated Place (historical)}}</ref> and '''Rio Rico Southeast'''.<ref>{{gnis|2409179|Rio Rico Southeast Census Designated Place (historical)}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Rio Rico is located in Santa Cruz County, north of [[Nogales, Arizona|Nogales]] at the confluence of [[Sonoita Creek]] and the [[Santa Cruz River (Arizona)|Santa Cruz River]].<ref>''Rio Rico, Arizona,'' 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1981 (1992 rev.)</ref>
Rio Rico is located in Santa Cruz County, north of [[Nogales, Arizona|Nogales]] at the confluence of [[Sonoita Creek]] and the [[Santa Cruz River (Arizona)|Santa Cruz River]].<ref>''Rio Rico, Arizona,'' 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1981 (1992 rev.)</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the community has a total area of 62.3&nbsp;square miles (161.2&nbsp;km²), all land.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the community has a total area of 62.3&nbsp;square miles (161.2&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}), all land.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

Rio Rico includes the site of the ghost town of [[Calabasas, Arizona]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|align=left
|align=left
|2010= 18
|2010= 18962
|2020= 20549
|2020= 20549
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}
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As of the [[census]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |title=U.S. Census website |access-date=2017-08-03 }}</ref> of 2010, there were 18,962 people living in the community, making it Santa Cruz County's second-largest community after its historic population center and county seat, [[Nogales, Arizona|Nogales]]. The [[population density]] was 304.6 people per square mile (117.6/km²). There were 6,356 housing units at an average density of 102.1 per square mile (39.4/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 85.3% [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]], 0.4% [[Race (United States Census)|Black or African American]], 0.6% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 1.8% from two or more races. Approximately 11.4% of the population is [[European American|non-Hispanic white]].
As of the [[census]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |title=U.S. Census website |access-date=August 3, 2017 }}</ref> of 2010, there were 18,962 people living in the community, making it Santa Cruz County's second-largest community after its historic population center and county seat, [[Nogales, Arizona|Nogales]]. The population density was {{convert|304.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 6,356 housing units at an average density of {{convert|102.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the community was 85.3% [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]], 0.4% [[Race (United States Census)|Black or African American]], 0.6% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 1.8% from two or more races. Approximately 11.4% of the population is [[European American|non-Hispanic white]].


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Census-designated places in Santa Cruz County, Arizona]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Santa Cruz County, Arizona]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Arizona]]

Latest revision as of 19:10, 19 April 2024

Rio Rico, Arizona
Census-designated place
The eastern half of Rio Rico along the foothills of the San Cayetano Mountains
The eastern half of Rio Rico along the foothills of the San Cayetano Mountains
The eastern half of Rio Rico along the foothills of the San Cayetano Mountains
Location of Rio Rico in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Location of Rio Rico in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Rio Rico is located in Arizona
Rio Rico
Rio Rico
Location in Arizona
Rio Rico is located in the United States
Rio Rico
Rio Rico
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 31°28′17″N 110°58′35″W / 31.47139°N 110.97639°W / 31.47139; -110.97639[1]
Country United States
State Arizona
CountySanta Cruz
Area
[2]
 • Total
63.27 sq mi (163.88 km2)
 • Land63.09 sq mi (163.39 km2)
 • Water0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
Elevation
[1]
3,481 ft (1,061 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
20,549
 • Density325.73/sq mi (125.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP code
85648[3]
Area code520
FIPS code04-60180

Rio Rico is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States.[1] The population was 18,962 at the 2010 census. The Rio Rico CDP replaced the former CDPs of Rio Rico Northwest,[4] Rio Rico Northeast,[5] Rio Rico Southwest,[6] and Rio Rico Southeast.[7]

Geography

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Rio Rico is located in Santa Cruz County, north of Nogales at the confluence of Sonoita Creek and the Santa Cruz River.[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 62.3 square miles (161.2 km2), all land.[9]

Rio Rico includes the site of the ghost town of Calabasas, Arizona.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
201018,962—
202020,5498.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 18,962 people living in the community, making it Santa Cruz County's second-largest community after its historic population center and county seat, Nogales. The population density was 304.6 inhabitants per square mile (117.6/km2). There were 6,356 housing units at an average density of 102.1 per square mile (39.4/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 85.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.8% from two or more races. Approximately 11.4% of the population is non-Hispanic white.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rio Rico Census Designated Place
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "Rio Rico ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rio Rico Northwest Census Designated Place (historical)
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rio Rico Northeast Census Designated Place (historical)
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rio Rico Northwest Census Designated Place (historical)
  7. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rio Rico Southeast Census Designated Place (historical)
  8. ^ Rio Rico, Arizona, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1981 (1992 rev.)
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
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